It is a sad fact that 8 out of 10 adults do not do enough proper exercise. This means their muscles do not get worked anywhere near enough to keep vital “growth and repair” hormones stimulated and flowing. The growth hormones are the ones that keep body and brain healthy, well and youthful regardless [...]
Although modern medicine is continually finding cures for many diseases and illnesses our health has been steadily declining since World War II. In the last four decades alone the prevalence of overweight adults has increased from 31 percent to 64 percent. One of the main reasons for this decline in health is our [...]
Without a doubt proper exercise is one of the most powerful weapons we have for reducing chronic inflammation that can trigger cancer growth, keeping estrogen levels in check which protects against all hormone-dependent cancers, strengthening the immune system and stopping tumor growth by stimulating activity in key enzymes while minimizing the impact of carcinogens (substances/exposures that [...]
One of the most common problems afflicting modern society today, especially women, is an unhealthy body image. Because we are very impressionable at that early age this unhealthy body image begins in childhood. When unhealthy actions and unrealistic ideals are communicated to us, we internalize them. Once internalized, we pass these distorted ideals on [...]
Global health issues are disruptive on every level including opening the door to destructive negative self-talk. Negative inner "talk/conversation" is very possessive and when allowed, soon takes center stage in our lives. We suddenly find ourselves thrust into strange and unfamiliar territory where stress, distress, apprehension, and defensive behaviors are the norm - a [...]
Studies prove that a big part of protecting our body against devastating diseases like cancer is to avoid stress. Anxiety and stress are emotional and physical responses to perceived dangers…many that are not real at all. In fact, many times it is the little things in life that seem to send us over the [...]
Every one of us has experienced, from time to time, a sudden urge for a certain food or drink. Sometimes these urges become an intense craving, destroying the best laid eating plans. Food cravings are insistent and usually an uncontrollable desire for a certain type of food that people will go to any length [...]
Keeping a journal or personal diary is one of mankind's' oldest traditions. We can easily experience the thoughts, feelings and emotions our distant relatives may have felt when reading their preserved words and countless pages that are kept private throughout the life of the writer. You don't have to be female to enjoy the [...]
Our modern-day lives are indeed busy. Technology continues to speed up our world and demands on our time and expectations are rising with it. In such a fast-paced environment, our own self-care is more important than ever and vital to our survival. Our thought processes are ultimately important to how our lives play out. [...]
There are those (although few) that still believe that "being healthy" is only about focusing on how well the body is functioning. Then there are more enlightened individuals that are aware of their mind-body connection and know that "being healthy" refers to both the health of the mind and the body. Brighter still are [...]
